Graphic Novel Distribution Update
March 30, 2020
Some portions of the book distribution channel are continuing to function during the coronavirus crisis, so we reached out to two companies active in the graphic novel segment in the book channel to determine their status.
Comics Biz Coronavirus Reponse Round-Up
March 30, 2020
We round up recent responses to the coronavirus crisis from the comics biz here.
Column by Scott Thorne
March 29, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne talks about the situation for retailers in week 2 of the Covid-19 lockdown, and offers an obituary for small press game publisher Bill Levy.
As They 'Engage in Active Conversation with Diamond'
March 29, 2020
In response to the coronavirus crisis, DC Comics is exploring distributors in addition to Diamond Comic Distributors to get product to comic stores, the company said in an e-mail to retailers.
Collecting Long-Running Series in Successful Format
March 27, 2020
The new series will put the long-running manga in the hardcover format that’s proved so successful for Dark Horse Comics in its repackaging of Berserk.
Share of Online Sales, and Free Comics with Comic Store Gift Cards
March 26, 2020
Black Mask is offering a share of online sales, and Vault Comics is incentivizing comic store gift cards.
Which Close 'Non-Essential' Retail
March 26, 2020
Lockdown orders in 21 U.S. states and another 53 locales are now keeping at least 196 million people at home unelss they are engaged in essential activities.
'Where Is DC Comics During this Pandemic?'
March 25, 2020
Peter DeFelice of Pyramid Comics and Cards in Sparta, New Jersey is looking for something from the #2 comic publisher.
In Message to Retailers
March 25, 2020
Dark Horse CEO Mike Richardson has released a message to retailers via Twitter announcing a cut in output and returnability for comic stores in response to the coronavirus crisis.
This Week
March 25, 2020
The CBLDF has created a resource document for retailers that want to continue to reach customers without being able to do so in-store, and plans a webinar panel discussion on the topic this Friday.
